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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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259 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Lewis gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Lewis is looking for a counter combo.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Lewis's head but Lewis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Lewis is now in Smith's guard.
Lewis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lewis has Smith in his guard.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Lewis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Lewis!
Lewis content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Lewis content to stall in guard here.
Lewis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lewis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lewis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lewis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Lewis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Lewis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lewis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Justin Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Lewis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lewis moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Lewis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Lewis moved out of range nicely.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lewis blocks a head kick by Smith.
Lewis throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith looks winded!
Lewis avoids a kick to the body.
Lewis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Lewis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Lewis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lewis is out of range.
It looked like Lewis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Lewis cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis is looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lewis misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lewis closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Lewis blocks the low kick.
Lewis throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Lewis.
Smith counters with a body kick.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lewis slips under a jab.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Lewis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lewis lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lewis wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lewis's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith works over Lewis with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lewis looking to control.
Smith distracts Lewis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lewis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewis, not yet.
Lewis is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Lewis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lewis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lewis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to keep Lewis in close.
Lewis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lewis looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Lewis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lewis keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Justin Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lewis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Lewis misses with a double jab.
Lewis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lewis wants it to stay on the feet.
Lewis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Smith.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Smith misses
letting Lewis counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Justin Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Justin Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lewis punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Lewis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Lewis misses its target.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lewis on the side of the head.
Lewis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
Lewis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with the punch.
Lewis dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lewis dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Lewis lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lewis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lewis somewhat.
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lewis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lewis.
Lewis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Johnny Smith just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lewis sprawls well. Lewis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewis is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lewis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lewis defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Johnny Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lewis.
Lewis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Lewis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Lewis controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith postures up in Lewis's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lewis wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith advances position into side control!
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lewis, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lewis regains half guard.
Lewis wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lewis defending well though.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Lewis had his way with Johnny Smith in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lewis misses with a two punch combination.
Lewis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith goes for a double leg but Lewis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lewis continues to drive forward.
Lewis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith misses the body punch
and Lewis counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Lewis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lewis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lewis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Lewis's brow.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith postures up in Lewis's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
Lewis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Lewis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Lewis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Justin Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lewis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a hook
and Lewis counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Lewis shoots in.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lewis connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Lewis throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lewis as he avoids it easily.
Lewis looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lewis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Lewis throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lewis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Lewis!
A less than humble Justin Lewis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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